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How to get fromPrestatyn to Caernarfon Castleby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Prestatyn to Caernarfon Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Prestatyn to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train Birmingham International - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus bus 5C
    1h 41m
    £12–21

  2. Train, line 5 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Prestatyn to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Broad Street to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 5
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus bus 5C
    2h 35m
    £7–13

  3. Drive  44.1 mi

    1. Drive from Prestatyn to Caernarfon Castlecar car 44.1 mi
    56 min
    £11–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Prestatyn to Caernarfon Castletaxi taxi 44.1 mi
    56 min
    £190–230

Prestatyn to Caernarfon Castle by train, bus, and foot

Calendar222Weekly Services
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Prestatyn, Wales and Caernarfon Castle, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Prestatyn to Caernarfon Castle. However, you can take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), walk to Bangor Railway Station H, take the bus to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A, then walk to Caernarfon Castle. Alternatively, you can take a train from Prestatyn to Caernarfon Castle via Llandudno Junction, Broad Street, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A in around 2h 35m.

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